Gaza's Farms Erased, US Aid Plows On
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports 95% of agricultural land in Gaza has been destroyed. This isn't just collateral damage; it's a deliberate unmaking of a society, preventing future sustenance. Public officials, funded by lobbyists like AIPAC, continue to greenlight military aid that facilitates this eradication (e.g., Rep. Brian Mast, who received $229,000 from pro-Israel
groups in 2022, voted for increased aid to Israel on April 20, 2024, despite warnings of famine from UN agencies). While humanitarian organizations plead for access, the US State Department issues performative 'concerns' when its weapons are busy turning Gaza into an agricultural wasteland. One might wonder: how many food-producing fields constitute a legitimate military target before it becomes,
say, a crime against humanity? Apparently, 95% is still well within the acceptable 'self-defense' parameters for Washington.